New Zealand Government Looking for Regulatory Advisor CITES (Fixed Term) at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

• Are you passionate about playing a role in the protection of the world’s threatened species?
• Are you a strategic thinker who wants to use your specialist knowledge to really make a difference?
• Full time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months with flexible working options

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation administers the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in New Zealand through regulating the movement of endangered species and their parts across New Zealand’s borders.

He angitūtanga | About the role

The role will see you providing high quality regulatory and project support to DOC’s CITES team.

The work of the position involves:

• Leading, managing and delivering on a range of strategic and operational improvement projects, including those which support legislative change.
• Scoping and developing appropriate tools/processes to manage CITES strategic improvement needs.
• Engaging with key CITES stakeholders to ensure regulatory projects and critical risks are well managed and meet team requirements.
• Providing high quality regulatory support and advice for the CITES team including through the management of emerging risks, issues and escalated cases.
• Preparing relevant reports and documentation based on robust research and analysis

The work of the role is expected to be varied. The successful applicant will work within a close-knit team led by the Team Lead – Border Operations. Some domestic travel may be required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The successful applicant will have demonstrated skills in:

• Working with complex legislative frameworks
• Managing/delivering high quality improvement and project work within a multifaceted environment
• Learning and working with complex information across multiple sources to draw valid conclusions and prioritise recommendations
• Managing emerging risks and issues
• Situational awareness and critical analysis
• Building trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• An ability to work seamlessly across operational and strategic areas
• Developing creative solutions that meet business needs

The successful applicant will also have:

• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• High levels of resilience and flexibility to adjust to changing work demands.
• A full New Zealand driver licence

Experience working in a complex compliance or regulatory decision-making environment is highly desirable.

Mō mātou | About us

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.

Ko ngā hua | What we offer

We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working options including working from home
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme
• Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu – Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Monday 13 June 2022

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Marie Manley at [email protected]

Taupānga| Job Reference: T400/11430/3

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement – From 4 May 2022 our Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be vaccinated, has been suspended but may be reinstated in the future if the COVID-19 situation changes. This position has been identified as high risk and will still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for this position will be required.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.